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RBI cautions against unauthorized digital lending platforms, mobile apps

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday cautioned individuals and small businesses against falling prey to the growing number of unauthorized digital lending platforms and mobile apps

These platforms charge excessive rates of interest and additional hidden charges, adopt unacceptable and high-handed recovery methods and misuse agreements to access data on mobile phones of borrowers. “Members of public are hereby cautioned not to fall prey to such unscrupulous activities and verify the antecedents of the company/firm offering loans online or through mobile apps,” said the central bank.

RBI cautions against unauthorized digital lending platforms, mobile apps
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Moreover, consumers should never share copies of KYC documents with unidentified persons, unverified/unauthorised apps and should report such incidents to concerned law enforcement agencies.

Legitimate public lending activities can be undertaken by banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) registered with the RBI, and other entities that are regulated by state governments under statutory provisions. 

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